noun

acrylic

acrylic

This sweater is made of acrylic.

This jumper is made of acrylic.

She prefers to paint with acrylics.

She prefers to paint with acrylics.

made of ((acrylic)) This jumper is made of acrylic.

to paint with ((acrylics)) She prefers to paint with acrylics.

Synonyms: synthetic, plastic

From French 'acrylique', from 'acrolein', which comes from Latin 'acer' (sharp), referring to the pungent smell of acrylic acid.

Think of a clear, hard 'plastic' material used in art and clothing.

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